Build Green Award, Presented by TRY Recycling Inc. and the LHBA

Co-sponsored by the London Home Builders’ Association and TRY Recycling Inc., the Building Green Awards are the first of their kind in Canada and recognize the audited accountability and outstanding efforts by individual companies. The Awards capture not only the industry wide initiatives and efforts of the companies but also the individual programs and activities that are incorporated into daily activities and environmental planning.

The purpose of the Building Green Award is to recognize companies in good standing with the London Home Builders Association for their efforts in ensuring environmentally sound projects.

Members of the London Home Builders Association who have consistently taken measurable steps to reduce their environmental footprint will be considered for this award.

As TRY Recycling Inc. is presenting this award, the primary focus is on waste diversion. This includes the implementation of a waste reduction program for various projects whether legislated or not, quantifiable waste diversion from area landfills and education of staff and customers on various green initiatives.

As well, TRY Recycling Inc. has always shown a commitment to the community. As a result, the company would like to recognize other members of the LHBA who have been involved in a variety of community environmental initiatives. Great examples would include the London Communities in Bloom program, Reforest London, TREA and the like.

The Building Green Award will be distributed to five members of the LHBA representing five different facets of the industry

• Large Home builders (greater than 25 homes per year)
• Small Home builders (fewer than 25 homes per year)
• Roofers
• Renovators
• Builder/developers

Criteria for this award

This award is granted to members in good standing with the London Home Builders’ Association that strive to incorporate “green” practices into their business’ operations as well as encouraging others in their industry to do the same.

Criteria for this award will include the following 3 categories and will be graded within these categories based upon environmental initiative and creativity.

1. Waste Diversion
a. Waste reduction program
i. Implement recycling programs from start of project through to finishing (proof of volumes diverted from landfill required)
ii. Reuse of recycled products during construction (i.e. recycled fill, recycled aggregate)
b. In good standing with local trade associations(s)
i. London Home Builders Association
ii. Member of RenoMark TM program (where applicable)
c. Education of staff and customers on “green” initiatives
i. Be able to list the ways that energy efficiency, recycling, and low-impact building is promoted by your company (i.e. brochure, website, in-house training)

2. Green Initiatives
a. Go above and beyond building code practices to make projects more green e.g. Use of energy efficient products such as:
i. Energy Star appliances
ii. High R factor insulation
iii. Energy Star windows

3. Community Involvement and Contributions
a. List of ties to community that improve local environment or make London a more “green” community.

Winning this Award
For a company to win this award an application form must be completed The field of nominated companies will be narrowed to finalists in each category and from the application forms, a final winner (5 in total; one for each category) will be selected with the award being presented at the LHBA 2012 Awards of Creative Excellence

APPLICATIONS
Please call TRY Recycling administration office at 519.858.2199 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application form to be emailed, faxed or mailed to you.

Criteria for Evaluation:

Winners selected based on scoring criteria giving tally scores to various parts of the application form
• Applicant must be in good standing with the LHBA as of application submission deadline.
• Entries will be judged by a panel appointed by TRY Recycling Inc. and the LHBA

• Entries are judged solely on the submission so be sure to:
o Fill out the whole entry form and include all the required attachments
o Meet all deadlines of the award process
o Include proper contact information for application “point” person
• Multiple entries are not permitted.